Word: fireproof
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...entering class of 1918, the first class to enjoy this new feature of Harvard democracy. These buildings, of colonial style, combine the atmosphere of Hollis, Stoughton, and Holworthy, with modern, comfortable, and inspiring surroundings. All the dormitories are of Harvard brick with limestone traceries, slate roofs, and are fireproof...
...idea has been to separate the various departments of the Club so that each department will occupy a section of the structure and not interfere with the other departments. Simplicity and dignity of design has been the keynote throughout. The building will be of fireproof construction with three continuous flights of stairs within fireproofed walls...
...should be the desire of any family owning historical papers that they should be housed in a perfectly fireproof building, and, what is of almost equal consequence, that they should be in the custody of those who know how to preserve and handle manuscripts. If the material is to be placed at the disposal of students it is of no little moment that the place chosen for disposal shall be in close proximiy to as many other places of research as possible--that the lesson of this manuscript or that one may be studied in the light of collateral material...
...buildings are fireproof throughout with terra cotta floor construction and steel framework. The common rooms and dining rooms will be panelled in oak with quartered oak floors and large fireplaces. The wainscoting and doors throughout the buildings will also be of oak. In general architecture, the dormiories coincide well with the other University buildings. Sheley, Rutan and Coolidge, the architects, also built the new Harvard Club on Commonwealth avenue...
...reinforced concrete frame of the new High Tension Laboratory is now finished. The exterior construction is to be of stone and brick. As little wood as possible will be used in the interior, so that the structure may be absolutely fireproof. The laboratory will probably be finished by next fall. The equipment is still undecided upon. Since the recent combination with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology it is probable that the electrical engineers will do much of their work in the new Technology laboratories...